Researchers find no reason to replace fructose with glucose

Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital have found there is no benefit in replacing fructose, the sugar most commonly blamed for obesity, with glucose in commercially prepared foods.The findings, published in the February edition of Current Opinion in Lipidology, show that when portion sizes and calories are the same, fructose does not cause any more harm than glucose.

Diet rich in slowly digested carbs reduces markers of inflammation in overweight and obese adults

Among overweight and obese adults, a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation associated with chronic disease, according to a new study.

Alcohol With Rich Meal Does Not Cause Belching, Heartburn Or Bloating, But Slows Down Digestion

If you drink alcohol during a rich meal, a highly likely occurrence this Christmas, the alcohol may slow down your digestion, but will not cause indigestion symptoms, such as burping, nausea, bloating or heartburn, researchers from the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland, wrote in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). Indigestion is the same as dyspepsia or stomach upset. Dr…